Question 1189577: Amy’s mother is six times as old as she is. 2 years ago, her mother was eight times as old. Find Amy’s age Found 2 solutions by ikleyn, josgarithmetic:Answer by ikleyn(52787) (Show Source):
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Amy’s mother is six times as old as Amy is.
2 years ago, her mother was eight times as old .
Find Amy’s age.
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Amy = x
Amy's mother = 6x
2 years ago
6x - 2 = 8*(x-2)
Simplify and find x
6x - 2 = 8x - 16
16 - 2 = 8x - 6x
14 = 2x
x = 14/2 = 7.
ANSWER. Amy is 7 years old. Her mother is 6*7 = 42 years old.
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